(2007.4.1 Update)

Public Employment Security Office (HELLO WORK)

Hello work provides job referrals according to the request and ability of the person looking for a job.

All services are free of charge.

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays.

Hello Work Suwa

Address: Suwa-shi Kamigawa 3-2503-1

Tel: 0266-58-8609

Hello Work Chino

Chino-shi Sogo Fukushi Center 2 F

Address: Chino-shi Tsukahara 2-Chome 5-45

Tel: 0266-72-2029

For Foreign Nationals Wishing to Work in Japan

When you look for a job in Japan, please contact the Public Employment Security Offices (PFSO)

A Public Employment Security Office (hereinafter referred to as “PESO”) provides foreign nationals with employment services such as vocational counseling, offering information about job, just same as Japanese nationals.

How to find a job at PESO (Public Employment Security Offices).

When you visit PESO to find a job at first, please register yourself at “reception”. You fill out a predetermined “application form” to register. As this form will be used for PESO to provide work-related advice and introduce possible job opportunities to you, please ensure that the form is completed accurately. If there is any question in writing this application, do not hesitate to ask the staff..

Based on the information you provide, the staff will discuss with you your future course of employment, taking into consideration factors such as your desired occupation, working conditions, etc. After registration, you will be issued a “PESO Card.” By presenting this card on your subsequent visits, you can receive employment counseling services at any of the PESOs in Japan. Also taking into consideration your abilities (any qualifications or licenses you may have, your professional experience, etc.) and suitability for any given position, PESO staff will help you gain reemployment through the counseling services.

Upon finding a position that is suitable for you, the staff will make the arrangements for you to attend an interview and/or exam with the employer in question. However, the chance may not be given for certain reason, e.g., the enterprise has already employed someone else.

The staff will need to confirm that you are eligible to work in Japan, therefore you will need to bring both your Certificate of Alien Registration and your Passport when initially registering at PESO. Please do not forget to bring these two documents with you.

When the date of interview is fixed, PESO gives you a “letter of introduction”. Check the date, hour and place of interview on the letter. Some employers may ask you to bring other materials to the interview (such as your resume). Please inquire to the staff and confirm what (if any) additional documents you will need to prepare before your interview.